Balancing equations Flashcards
1
Q
What is a balanced equation
A
A balanced equation
represents a chemical reaction using the formulae of the
reactants
2
Q
State symbols
(s)
(l)
(g)
A
(s)=Solids
(l)=Liquids
(g)=Gas
3
Q
What does it mean to balance an equation
A
A balanced equation has the same number of atoms of each
element
4
Q
Facts about the symbol H2O
A
H2O(l) is liquid water but H2O(g) is steam and H2O(s) is ice
5
Q
How to balance an equation
A
To balance an equation add numbers to the left of one or more formulae